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The top 10 moments in the history of Jesuit postseason basketball. (Two of them involve Al McGuire.) NBC News profiles a remarkable community service program...

Spiritual and Religious

Writing on Busted Halo, Jim Martin, SJ, makes the argument for embracing religious tradition: We all tend to think that we're correct about most things,...

St. Patrick’s Breastplate

I love the prayer called St. Patrick's Breastplate. Today, the feast of St. Patrick, is a great time to pray it. I like the...

Arrupe Documentary

A documentary on the life and legacy of Pedro Arrupe, SJ, is available for viewing on YouTube.  The film was produced by Georgetown University...

Virtue and the Spiritual Exercises

There's long been a discussion among spiritual directors about the purpose of the Spiritual Exercises. Is the goal to help people make important decisions,...

Ignatius and Xavier

Today is the anniversary of the canonization of Ignatius Loyola and Francis Xavier in 1622. Teresa of Avila and Philip Neri were also canonized...

A Link Assortment

What the deal with self-flagellation?  (There's a lively discussion in the comments.) Jim Martin, SJ, sets Glenn Beck right. Jesuits go green. Some thoughts on the Examen.

Mid-Lent Review

Jack Mahoney, SJ,  suggests we review our Lenten program. But be careful: "What we should avoid is the almost magical or superstitious feeling that...

The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything

Fr. Jim Martin has just published a new book, The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything.  It's an in-depth, witty, and very readable account of...

A Novena of Grace

Today is the traditional beginning of the Novena of Grace in honor of St. Francis Xavier, a nine-day devotion that has been popular for...

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